B.Sc. Agriculture
(Tribhuvan University)

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture is a four year, 8 semester program of Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Tribhuvan University. The course consists of 167 credit hours in total. Students are taught both technical and non technical subjects for preparing them professionally. There are elective subjects in seventh and eighth semester. Introductory Cytology and Cytogenetics and The Principles and Practices of Plant Breeding are the two electives of seventh semester whereas Hybrid Seed Production and Biotechnology in Crop Improvement are the two electives of eighth semester. 12 credit hours are allocated for elective courses in total. Some subjects are theory based and some other subjects are taught both on theory and practical basis. The course aims to promote agricultural science and to produce manpower for agricultural development particularly on teaching, research and handling and using of modern agricultural equipments and technologies. For integrating the theoretical course with real life experience there are projects work, work experience program in different semesters.

List of colleges offering BSC Agriculture in Nepal:

Some of the colleges offering B.Sc. Ag in TU are as follows:

Lamjung Campus, Lamgunj,

Gandaki Paklihawa Campus, Rupandehi, Lumbini

Gokuleshwor Agriculture and Animal Science College, Baitadi, Mahakali

Midwest Academy and Research Institute College of Life Science,Tulsipur, Dang

Prithu Technical College, Dang, Deukhuri

Fee structure:

The detail fee structure can be known from the college concerned.

Objective

The main objectives of the course are as follows:

To make student understand the various aspects of agriculture science and enrich skills in using modern equipment, tools and techniques associated with agriculture.

To develop students competencies in inventive and pragmatic thinking as agricultural professional for solving problems in rural, semi rural and urban setup.

To prepare students with desirable attitudes, knowledge and skills for facing the complex and challenging problems in the field of agriculture and linking the agriculture with economic development of the country.

To motivate students for involving them in lifelong agricultural practices and further study and research in this field.

Admission Requirements

The eligible candidate should have I.Sc. or 10+2 or I.Sc. (Agriculture) or A- Level or equivalent degree having studied 100 marks each of English, Chemistry and Biology and at least 50 marks each of maths and Physics with a minimum of 50 percent marks in aggregate from TU or institutions / board/ University recognized by TU.

Merit list is published after the entrance with 80% marks of Entrance, 10% of SLC and 10% of Intermediate level.

Course of Study

1st Semester

Rural Sociology

General Biochemistry

Principles of Economics

Principles of Agronomy

Introductory Horticulture

Fundamentals of Soil Science and Geology

Introductory Animal Science

Work Experience Program

2nd Semester

Introductory Crop Physiology

Agricultural Microbiology

Farm Management, Production Economics and Planning

Cereal Crop Production

Soil Fertility, Fertilizers and Integrated Nutrient Management

Ruminant Production

Work Experience Program

3rd Semester

Environmental Sciences and Agro-Ecology

Agricultural and Environmental Economics

Grain Legumes and Oilseed Production

Introductory Entomology

Fruit and Plantation Crop Production

Introductory Genetics

Pig and Poultry Production

Introductory Agrometeorology

Introductory Ichthyology

4th Semester

Commercial Crops

Principles and Practices of Seed Technology

Agricultural Statistics

Vegetable and Spice Crop Production

Introductory Plant Breeding

Soil Physics, Genesis and Classification

Farm Power and Machinery

Fodder Production and Pasture Management

Principles of Aquaculture

5th Semester

Medicinal and Aromatic Plants

Fundamentals of Agricultural Extension

Computer Application

Principles and Practices of Insect-Pest Management

Agroforestry

Genetics of Populations

Introduction to Plant Pathology

Introductory Soil Conservation and Watershed Management

Animal Nutrition and Feeding Practices

Project Work

6th Semester

Nepalese Agriculture Development and Policy

Agricultural Communication

Social Mobilization and Community Development

Economic Entomology

Post Harvest Horticulture

Crop Diseases and Their Management

Principles and Practices of Animal Breeding

Organic Agriculture

Project Work

7th Semester

Agribusiness Management, Marketing and Cooperatives

Farming Systems and Sustainable Agriculture

Principles and Practices of Farm Water Management

Mountain Agriculture

Introductory Biotechnology and Biodiversity

Agrobiodiversity Management

Environmental Pollution and Protection

Project Work

8th Semester

Agriculture Project Planning

Agri-Business Management

Farm Structures and Surveying

Applied Human Nutrition

Introduction to Dairy Science

Undergraduate Practicum Assessment

Scope and Career Prospects

Agriculture is one of the most important assets of the economy. The country with efficient agriculture system has leap forward in the economic development. Country like Nepal needs large number skilled manpower in the field of agriculture. The undergraduates in the agriculture science can work as agricultural officer, technician, agro expert, field officer, supervisor, laboratory specialist. There are various factories and industries working in the field of agriculture where graduates can work. The NGO/ INGO’s hires technical professional working in the field of agriculture science. There are academic and research sector where graduates can pursue their careers. Similarly, graduates can vie for governmental and semi governmental jobs. Moreover, agriculture science has lot of scope in the developed countries providing graduates with jobs and decent salary.